The Rumney Marsh Burial Ground is found on Butler St. in Revere, MA. It was established in 1693 and is Chelsea and Revere's oldest burying ground. Revere was part of Chelsea well into the 19th century. All photos donated by and copyright © of Bill Boyington.
MEMENTO MORI FUGIT HORA
HERE LYES ye BODY OF
CAPT. JOHN SMITH
AGED 85 YEARS WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBR 21ST 1706
HERE LYES A FRIND TO MANY
WHO DO GREAT LOSS SUSSTAIN
BUT OUR GREAT LOSS
IS HIS EATARNELL GAINE
MEMENTO MORI FUGIT HORA
HERE LYES ye BODY OF
CAPT. JOHN SMITH
AGED 85 YEARS WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBR 21ST 1706
HERE LYES A FRIND TO MANY
WHO DO GREAT LOSS SUSSTAIN
BUT OUR GREAT LOSS
IS HIS EATARNELL GAINE
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